Iran imprisons a prominent whistleblower
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian state media say a prominent Iranian whistleblower was arrested and sent to prison to serve a 13-month…
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Narendra Modi’s third term as India’s prime minister may prove the most challenging
By ASHOK SHARMA, SHEIKH SAALIQ and KRUTIKA PATHI Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken office for a…
Continue ReadingAs the need for copper rises, cable manufacturers recycle more
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press MONTREAL (AP) — In an industrial suburb of Montreal, sheets of copper move along a conveyor belt suspended…
Continue ReadingFrom women pastors to sexual abuse to Trump, Southern Baptists have a busy few days ahead of them
By PETER SMITH Associated Press Thousands will gather in Indianapolis June 11-12 for the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. The…
Continue ReadingTrump complains about his teleprompters at a scorching Las Vegas rally
By JONATHAN J. COOPER and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former President Donald Trump rallied voters in the scorching heat…
Continue ReadingWhy Robert F. Kennedy’s Jr.’s current presidential polling numbers might not hold up into November
By LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reached 15% or more in three…
Continue ReadingHunter Biden’s family weathers a public and expansive airing in federal court of his drug addiction
By COLLEEN LONG, DARLENE SUPERVILLE and CLAUDIA LAUER Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — In a span of less than 48 hours this past week,…
Continue ReadingIran OKs 6 candidates for presidential race, but again blocks Ahmadinejad
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s Guardian Council on Sunday approved the country’s hard-line parliament speaker and five others to run…
Continue ReadingA look at the Euro 2024 kits: one is cartoonish, others are retro. Hits or fashion faux pas?
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium’s away kit is a tribute to a much-loved and nearly century-old cartoon character,…
Continue ReadingPope Francis appeals for urgent humanitarian aid for Gaza and backs cease-fire proposals
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is calling for humanitarian aid to urgently reach Palestinians in Gaza. During his Sunday noon blessing, Francis…
Continue ReadingGaza’s Health Ministry says 274 Palestinians were killed in Israeli raid that rescued 4 hostages
By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — At least 274 Palestinians, including dozens of children, were…
Continue ReadingUkraine says it struck a top fighter plane deep inside Russia
By SUSIE BLANN and JOANNA KOZLOWSKA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine on Sunday said its forces hit an ultra-modern Russian warplane…
Continue ReadingFor the Slovenian school where Mavericks star Luka Doncic got his start, he’s still a hometown hero
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — At the primary school in Slovenia’s capital where Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka…
Continue ReadingOrbán’s party takes most votes in Hungary’s EU election, but new challenger scores big win
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s nationalist party has taken the most votes in…
Continue ReadingBody of missing British TV presenter Michael Mosley found on Greek island
By DEMETRIS NELLAS Associated Press ATHENS (AP) — The body of missing British TV presenter and author Dr. Michael Mosley was found on a Greek…
Continue ReadingStranded migrants confront violence and despair as Tunisia partners to keep them from Europe
By SAM METZ Associated Press EL AMRA, Tunisia (AP) — For many migrants who’ve long dreamed of Europe, one of the last stops is an expanse of…
Continue ReadingIn secular France, chaplains prepare to provide Olympians with spiritual support during the Games
By GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO Associated Press PARIS (AP) — As athletes rev up their training and organizers finalize everything from ceremonies to…
Continue ReadingSacramento mass shooting suspect dies in jail cell, police and attorney say
BRIAN P. D. HANNON Associated Press California officials say a suspect who was being held on charges connected to a 2022 mass shooting in the state…
Continue ReadingThailand’s progressive Move Forward party braces for court case that might dissolve it
BANGKOK (AP) — The former leader of Thailand’s progressive opposition Move Forward party has vowed to keep fighting as the party faces a court…
Continue ReadingBulgarians cast ballots for a new parliament and in European Union elections
By VESELIN TOSHKOV Associated Press SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarians are choosing a new parliament Sunday while also participating in European…
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